Fishbum 35 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Okay just wondering if it is leagal to go out fishing for the day...catch a few fish and clean them on the shoreline at the end of the day before youi head home. As long as skin, packaging etc is done correctly>? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MNR Report post Posted May 21, 2010 TRANSPORTING SPORT FISH IN ONTARIO Anglers need to ensure they are transporting fish in compliance with the regulations, which are designed to protect fisheries resources. The fish that you catch and keep may be cleaned. However, please remember that fish taken from waterbodies where size limits are in effect must be readily measurable at all times, unless the fish are: • Being prepared for immediate consumption • Prepared at an overnight accommodation for storage • Being transported on the water from a temporary overnight accommodation to your residence and you are not engaged in sport fishing • Being transported overland. In Northwerstern Ontario, there are size limits for walleye, northern pike, and brook trout on all lakes (except those that are stocked). Zones 4,5& 6 have size limits on lake trout as well as those species listed above. In addition, when packaging fish you must ensure that a Conservation Officer can easily determine: • The number of fish in your possession • The species of fish in your possession. This may require leaving a large patch of skin, the head, or some other identifying feature depending on the species of fish (e.g. Lake whitefish vs Lake herring). Don't leave the remnants of the fish that you've cleaned on the shore at the access point. It's best to remove them so they won't attract wildlife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
